Thank you for being part of the IF/THEN® Champions Network, a new network for individuals and ASTC-member organizations interested in championing the IF/THEN® Collection, the largest free resource dedicated to disseminating authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM!

In this email, we are sharing new opportunities and resources available to Champions Network members, including the opportunity to engage with other members at the ASTC Annual Conference in September, details about upcoming webinars, and more!

ASTC 2024 Annual Conference

Join the IF/THEN® Champions Network at the ASTC Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, September 28 – October 1, 2024, with a special preconference intensive for all network members on Friday, September 27 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT at the International Museum of Surgical Science (transportation provided). The intensive is open to all Champions Network members free of charge, but you must register in advance as part of your registration for the annual conference.

Learn more about this year’s ASTC conference by visiting: https://www.astc.org/astc-2024/.

Organizational Members of the Champions Network can also apply to receive funding for one person to attend the conference. Individual members interested in this opportunity should convert their membership to the organizational level before applying. For details about how to nominate your organization for funding, reach out to Emily Early at eearly@ngcproject.org.

Upcoming Webinars

All webinars are scheduled for 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT / 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT / 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT / 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET and invitations were sent directly to Champions Network members.

Welcome to the IF/THEN® Champions Network, July 24, 2024

Learn more about Champions Network activities, meet other members, and take a deep dive into IF/THEN® Collection resources.

Gender Equity in STEM, October 23, 2024

Learn new strategies and gain resources for engaging girls in STEM. Topics may include STEM identity, stereotypes, and increasing personal relevance.

May 22 Webinar Recording Available

If you missed the overview webinar on May 22, you can watch the recording, view the slides, and read the chat transcript here.

IF/THEN® Collection Tour

Check out the IF/THEN® Collection tour to see some of our favorite resources as well as tips for finding exactly what you need.

IF/THEN® Champions Network members can find helpful resources, including links to the IF/THEN® Collection and Project Library, the media toolkit, webinar recordings, and more all in one place. Follow the link to access these exclusive resources created for network members.

Join the IF/THEN® Champions Network LinkedIn group to connect with fellow Champions Network members. This community is filled with dynamic and passionate individuals like yourself who are furthering the conversation around gender equity in STEM. We need your voice at the table. Find inspiration for initiating conversations, sharing IF/THEN® resources, and more!

Launched by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the IF/THEN® Initiative is a nationwide effort to further advance women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. NGCP is proud to partner with the Association of Science and Technology Centers to support the IF/THEN® Champions Network.  

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